Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional

OCH · KOCH · Nacogdoches, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
343 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,001 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
1E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:45 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:40 AM11:40Z
Sunrise07:05 AM12:05Z
Sunset07:21 PM00:21Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:45 PM00:45Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:45 PM → 06:40 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:21 PM → 06:05 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 093°downwind 003°base 273°final 183°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
183° mag · 184° true
Dimensions
5,001 × 75 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 003°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
337 ft
Markings
precision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 60 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 495 ft L of centerline
Threshold crossing height
37 ft
TDZ elevation
343 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 23.6k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
135.625

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Also

Flight service
125.175 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
285.575LUFKIN RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 36
RunwayILS
RWY 36ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.5 (OCH) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

LFK 112.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LFK · Lufkin VORTAC 112.10 · 58X High r356° / 25 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KOCH / OCH
Coordinates
31.5778, -94.7101
Elevation
343 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
HOUSTON
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 135.625 · ☎ 936-564-5074
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
OCH
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700; SAT-SUN 0800-1600
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1944/04
Distance from city
3 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
DUSK-DAWN, MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET LOW INTST. TO INCR INTST & ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; REIL RWY 18 - CTAF. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 18: 2-light PAPI (left) · 36: 2-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF NACOGDOCHES
202 EAST PILAR STREET, P O BOX 630530, NACOGDOCHES, TX
936-559-2502
Manager
ERIC FOERSTER
556 TERRY CRAWFORD, OFC, NACOGDOCHES, TX
936-560-9567
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • 35 FT AGL AWOS ANT 400 FT WEST OF RWY 18/36 CNTRLN.
  • BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
  • HIGH INTST STUDENT PILOT TRNG ON AND INVOF ARPT. MNT 122.75 FOR STUDENT AREAS OF ACTVTY.

Runways

  • NO LINE OF SIGHT BTN RWY ENDS.

Lighting

  • DUSK-DAWN, MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET LOW INTST. TO INCR INTST & ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; REIL RWY 18 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 24 HR SELF SERVE 100LL & JET A+; ALSO AVBL FULL SVC DRG ATNDD HRS. FOR AFT HRS SVC CALL 936-560-9567. CALL-OUT FEE.

Obstructions

  • CONTROLLING OBSTRUCTION EXCEEDS A 45 DEGREE SLOPE

Contact

  • ARPT ATTENDANT/FBO/AMGR OFC 936-560-9567.
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About KOCH

Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH · KOCH) is an airport in Nacogdoches, TX, at 343 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,001 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KOCH, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KOCH have a control tower?

No. Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KOCH?

Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional has 1 runway; the longest is 5,001 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KOCH?

Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional is in Nacogdoches, TX, at an elevation of 343 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.5778, -94.7101.

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